Police have launched a manhunt for an 18-year-old suspect following the death of a West Coast Demerara (WCD) man, whom he had clubbed with a cricket bat one week ago.
Dead: Deonarine “Ramesh” Manbodh
According to reports, 40-year-old Deonarine Manbodh, called “Ramesh” of Lot 668 Plantation Best, WCD, was beaten about his body and head on Thursday last by the suspect. However, Manbodh succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday sometime around 20:30h while in the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).
Investigations revealed that the deceased had stopped his niece from talking to the teenager. This resulted in an altercation between the two men last week. A heated argument subsequently ensued during which the teenager, who was armed with a cricket bat, dealt Manbodh several lashes.
The injured man was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital in a semi-conscious state and was later referred to the GPHC, where he was admitted and subsequently fell into a coma. He was then transferred to the Intensive Care Unit, where he died.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on the body of the 40-year-old man on Wednesday, giving the cause of death as brain haemorrhage, compounded by blunt trauma to the head.
The search continues for the 18-year-old suspect.
